Leadership Navigation ChallengeImprove group dynamics with an expedition simulation.

Short on time and long on desire for impacting leadership skills? The Leadership Navigation Challenge is the answer.

The Leadership Navigation Challenge focuses on the core aspects of NOLS' leadership training in a format that is hands-on, fun, and effective. Your team can get away from the distractions of the daily routine, yet remain available for critical work conversations.

The outdoor component of the course allows participants to collaborate in hands-on learning with a Global Positioning System (GPS) orienteering course. This condensed expedition mimics challenges that teams face anywhere: making expedient decisions, balancing task achievement with group development, blending distinct individuals to form a cohesive team, and working through unforeseen hurdles.

Through group coaching, our facilitators give your team the tools to make sound decisions; these skills will leverage teams to be stronger and more effective.

Communication, decision-making, and group dynamics are only starting points for programs oriented to your outcomes.
Photos: Brian Fabel

Leadership Navigation Challenge LocationsMaximize cost-savings and efficiency of course development with these preexisting course locations. Upon request NOLS Professional Training can create a Leadership Navigation Challenge in any green-space near you.

Day 1 of 2
Introduction, 30 minutes
• Meet and greet
• Explanation of purpose
• Alignment of NOLS' goals with those of the organization
• Explanation of expedition simulation

Morning curriculum, 5.5 Hours
Choose three of the following topics:
• NOLS 4-7-1 leadership curriculum
• Continuums and self-inventory of how you see the world
• Extracting and learning about personal leadership styles
• Decision-making module
• Conflict models
• Communication models
• Team dynamics in high functioning teams

Expedition Simulation GPS Course, 2.5 hours

Small group debrief, 30 minutes
• Facilitator shares observations
• Participants talk about behaviors from the GPS course vs. their regular work patterns
• Explore similarities or differences with work interactions

Large group debrief, 30 minutes
• Role analysis and observation: how decisions were made, general communication patterns, group interaction toward common goal